We recently received an e-mail from Douglas McGray, a journalist, former media fellow (He coined the term “Japan’s Gross National Cool”) and a member of Innovators Network , that he was creating and debuting a live event. A follow-up e-mail told that us that the event is called “Pop-Up Magazine”. I guess you get to [...]
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Q: What is Douglas McGray up to? A: Pop-Up Magazine
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Douglas McGray, innovators, Pop-Up Magazine, San Francisco on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Assessing the State of Civil Society
Posted in U.S.-Japan Innovators Network, global, tagged Civicus, Civil Society, daniel rosenblum, engagement, innovators, Katsuji Imata, organization, UNDP on February 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Katsuji Imata, Deputy Secretary of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, was in town speaking at the UNDP today.
CIVICUS has created the Civil Society Index (CSI) project, a “participatory needs assessment and action planning tool” designed to strengthen civil society worldwide.
According to Katsuji, the top three challenges facing civil society today are:
1. Accountability [...]
IN NY: Hiroyuki Imanaka – Atelier Incurve
Posted in art, art exhibition, tagged Hiroyuki Imanaka, Incurve, innovators, Japan Society, Outsider Art, Phyllis Kind Gallery on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hiroyuki Imanaka, a compassionate visionary started Atelier Incurve in 2003, an organization which nurture artists with disabilities. He wanted to create a space where they could concentrate on creating their artwork. He eventually built an atelier/studio for artists. It is located in the outskirts of Osaka City. A trained architect, he designed the space. [...]
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